"Stone Hearth applied for a beer and wine license reserved for businesses in “urban renewal areas,” special zones that the Boston Redevelopment Authority designates in need of revitalization.

But according to a map on the BRA’s website, the restaurant’s new location on 182 Western Ave. is not included in the nearby urban renewal area encompassing a public housing complex [Charlesview] across the street."

By the way, I agree with Harvard's spokesperson that "Stone Hearth is the kind of vibrant, community facing locally-owned business that we’ve consistently heard the community wants." I also stand by my quote in the article that the Harvard-Allston relationship would benefit from more constructive collaboration and I am glad that Stone Hearth will be preparing to open their new restaurant in Allston.

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I'm happy for Stone Hearth and in all honesty cannot figure out how to start a new thread. What I want to know is why we're the only house on Alcott Street with Christmas lights? I know times are tough but LEDs use next to no power. Can't we afford to give people a reason to smile?

RL, I can't speak for Alcott Street, but a certain house on Adamson recently received a visit from an electrician, and as soon as my cold abates enough for a trip to Home Depot we're taking your challenge. IT'S ON.